Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2014

TRADOC welcomes new commander

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FORT EUSTIS, Va.  Gen. David Perkins assumed command of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command from Gen. Robert Cone during a change-of-command ceremony, Friday, at Fort Eustis.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno hosted the event.

Today, we have an opportunity to not only recognize two great leaders, but to celebrate TRADOC (U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command), Odierno said. Whether developing leaders, concepts or capabilities, TRADOC is dedicated to sustaining our Army and simultaneously moving (it) into the future.

Perkins said he knows the tasks before him thanks to his predecessors and hopes to continue the work Cone and the TRADOC team started.

After accepting the (TRADOC) colors today, I understood the responsibility placed in my rucksack, Perkins said. As we design the Army, we also design the future of our nation, and that is a responsibility I will not take lightly.

Perkins also explained his commitment to the American people and a Soldier on the front line who knew he was a part of TRADOC.

During (a deployment), a young (Soldier) came up to me and said he hopes Ill get it right, because those instructions and orders keep him alive, said Perkins. I hope to meet the standards set by (senior Army leadership), but my true commitment is to that (Soldier) and all the others fighting each and every day.